Could someone ELI5 what all the studio use for LLMs/local AI means?

I’m a filmmaker & audio post person, and used my M1 studio for film work. I got my M5, but I keep seeing all these AI related comments, and wondering, what the heck is going on? Is this something that could have the slightest relevance to my work? Or is it all programming our new robot overlords? Thanks.

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 11 days ago

The Librarian of Unseen University, relaxing

This is AI, but I really wanted a picture of the Discworld Librarian (who is DEFINITELY not a monkey) that I could look at in 3D.

u/CaptainMarsupial — 1 month ago

Boom Pole Tip Replacement

I purchased someone's used no-name carbon fiber boom pole, and I've been very happy with it, except the tip was junk. It finally failed on me, and I want to get a better replacement.

However finding a replacement tip is harder than I thought. The old one has a diameter of 1.25 inches, and a cut through for the internal cable. Anyone have any suggestions on finding a replacement? I checked Trew & Gotham & can't find replacement heads. Other searches turn up too much garbage. Thanks in advance.

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 3 months ago

Missing packages up by Skyline?

On Skyline Blvd. this afternoon I saw a maroon car parked by the side of the road where two men were looking at their trunk with amazon packages in it. A bit later I saw the car at one of the code gates, trying and failing to enter. I was able to get their license plate, but don't want to mention it in case it was something innocent. If you or a neighbor is missing a package today, let me know.

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 4 months ago

What cameras do you use for stereo photos?

In the past I’ve used my phone with an app to stitch together stereo photos. But I’m thinking I’d like to get one. What do you use? Are there any budget options or special lenses? Thanks!

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 4 months ago
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Could/should I use my 2010 Mac Pro as a cloud server?

I have an old 2010 Mac Pro, which has the sonnet upgrade and a 1Tb SSD and graphics card installed. It has been sitting around since I moved my workstation to a Mac Studio.

I would like to set up a cloud server for my friends and I to store our footage, but don’t know whether it’s worth it to use the Mac Pro, or sell it and buy something which is newer with less power draw. It certainly takes up a ton of real estate in my house.

I haven’t tried loading OCLP on it yet, but have had good luck in the past. I would love some thoughts. thank you very much.

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 5 months ago

Less expensive Audio-Technica AT897 Upgrade

I do a lot of Indy sound work for narratives. low pay, but lots of fun. I inherited an Audio-Technica AT897 which I have been using for outdoor booming work. I am happy with my interior microphones , but I am looking for a budget-ish upgrade for outdoor. Any suggestions?

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 5 months ago

Budget upgrade to Audio-Technica AT875R?

I do a lot of Indy sound work for narratives. low pay, but lots of fun. I inherited an Audio-Technica AT875R which I have been using for outdoor booming work. I am happy with my interior microphones , but I am looking for a budget-ish upgrade for outdoor. Any suggestions?

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 5 months ago

Hello, I'm trying to find a song in German from the 1920s or before where a woman sings about how terribly she is treated by her man. Hopefully one the she is going to leave.

I've listened to some Brecht/Weill songs where the woman stays because she is still in love with her abuser. I'm trying to find one for a woman who is ready to leave. Thank you very much.

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u/CaptainMarsupial — 5 months ago